HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Karl Ahnen-De Anza Planetarium Recognition Proclamation - Word - 09.24.2007PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, October Second, Two Thousand and Seven, the City of Cupertino wishes to recognize Karl Von Ahnen for his outstanding contributions to the renovation of the De Anza
College Planetarium; and
WHEREAS, the De Anza College Planetarium is currently the most advanced in the western United States; and
WHEREAS, Karl Von Ahnen has been with the Planetarium since 1991 and now serves as its Technical Director; and
WHEREAS, Karl has assumed the lead role in the assimilation of the new state-of-the-art technology into the Planetarium, but has remained a steady and consistent ingredient in their
programming; and
WHEREAS, Karl also teaches community education astronomy classes for both adults and youths.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby commend and recognize
Karl Von Ahnen
for his efforts and contributions and the role he has played in helping create a place where people can be entertained and enjoy learning.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, October Second, Two Thousand and Seven.
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Kris Wang, Mayor